The salvage operations of stranded ships involve various rescue and salvage ships. Here are some examples of ships that have assisted in such operations:
USNS Grapple (T-ARS-53): A Safeguard-class rescue and salvage ship in the United States Navy, based in Norfolk, Virginia (source).
USNS Grasp (T-ARS-51): This ship arrived in Haiti on January 18, 2010, to assist in diving salvage operations in the damaged harbor of Port-au-Prince (source).
Salvage Chief: Kept in readiness for the purpose of going to the assistance of stranded vessels when called upon (source).
Tugs used in salvage operations in Asia: These have assisted in various projects, including a container ship collision with a coal barge in Southeast Asia (source).
These vessels and others like them perform crucial roles in maritime salvage operations, ensuring the recovery and safety of stranded ships and their cargo.